Instructions: Combine first 3 ingredients, mixing well; firmly press onto bottom and sides of a lightly greased 9-inch pieplate. Bake at 325 for 10 minutes, Cool completely. Place 1/2 cup chocolate morsels in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low. cook until chocolate melts. Set aside to cool slightly Beat softened cream cheese at low speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add brown sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Add cooled chocolate, stirring well. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture; spoon into prepared crust. Chill at least 8 hours. Set aside 1 strawberry cut remaining strawberries into thick slices. Arrange slices over filling; place whole strawberry in center. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate morsels and shortening in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until chocolate melts. Drizzle over strawberries.

Yield one 9- inch pie.

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